Niedersachsen Ports has launched an initiative to implement and coordinate a sustainability management system with the aim of ensuring continuous improvement of processes for a sustainable future. Its ‘Green Port Officer’ (GPO) project across its sites consists of different sustainability measures; changing light sources from traditional halogen lights to low carbon LED lights, e.g…. Read more »
Able to handle all types of cargo including break bulk, the new LPS 420 E is equipped with two winches, each with a 190 kW electric motor for up to 30 cycles per hour, and a maximum outreach of up to 48m meaning ships with a size of up to Panamax class can be served…. Read more »
A Port of Rotterdam event saw discussion on the benefits of LNG as a safe and attractive fuel for meeting IMO regulations. ‘Fuelling the Future: LNG’, saw over 50 representatives from several shipping companies and terminals informed about the benefits of LNG and the possibilities available at the Port of Rotterdam. “Our shared goal is… Read more »
There are several EU and national climate measures for implementation of the Paris Agreement that oblige ports to reduce the carbon footprint of their land-based activities. Most of the European ports have set goals towards decarbonisation of shipping activities by providing green services. Under the EU Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive (DIRECTIVE 2014/94/EU) , LNG bunkering… Read more »
PortEconomics co-director Peter de Langen has co-authored a study for the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO), examining ‘The Infrastructure Investment needs and Financing Challenge of European Ports’, so as to answer these questions. Among others, the study focuses on the diversity of port investments, make the case for investments in basic port infrastructures, explains how… Read more »
